The problem with “classic” Lyme disease symptoms
One day, Wendy noticed a quarter-sized rash at the top of her thigh. By the next day, it…
Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Plant-based diets have already been linked to lower risk of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Increasing…
Quick-start guide to an anti‑inflammation diet
Chronic inflammation – a state of persistent activation of the immune system – is an important contributor to…
Hong Kong Hospital Authority apologises for data breach involving 56,000 patients
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog and police are investigating a large-scale data leak involving more than 56,000 patients served…
Don’t buy into brain health supplements
A nationally representative survey found that about one in four adults over age 50 take at least one…
Can supplements boost my athletic performance?
There seem to be so many opinions about boosting athletic performance with dietary supplements. What do you suggest?…
The new blood pressure guidelines: What you need to know
Has a doctor has ever told you that your blood pressure is a little high — but never…
OpenAI Can Still Answer Your Health Questions
Don’t worry, you can continue to ask ChatGPT all your burning health questions. A series of news articles…
How AI Is Redefining Healthcare’s Front Door
AI is reshaping how patients access health information and healthcare. getty It’s 1961. A middle-aged housewife named Mary,…
Will vitamin D supplements keep me younger?
Q. Will vitamin D pills keep my cells, and me, younger? A. A recent randomized trial, organized right…
Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?
Adapted from Benefits of Probiotic Foods , Medical Editor: W. Allan Walker, MD, Conrad Taff Professor of Nutrition,…
Exercise for chronic pain: How physical activity can help you feel better
Adapted from Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery , Medical Editor: Melissa L. Colbert, MD, Instructor in Physical…